Lead Designer

Lead Designer, Design Team Manager 

The ultimate trifecta needed – top notch designer, business-minded and team leader. Working almost like an agency within a company, you would lead a team of 3-4 beyond great design and into digital solutions that impact the business. The innovative, creative and enthusiastic Design lead will be a working leadership position where you must process and prioritize a vast amount of information to create and help produce websites, landing pages, emails, and a variety of other online and offline projects in a sales-oriented, B2B environment. This position entails creativity, online marketing instincts and the ability to meld both skills into a finished product while meeting strict deadlines. 

This position works side-by-side with the global marketing team to establish, and plan projects and product delivery. In addition, you will work with our wholly-owned technology company, which you will find both a blessing and a burden. Therefore, you will be the digital, tech guru on our side of the fence!

The design department has projects coming in from multiple departments within the organization – from product line tools like Vacation Homes to client needs like American Airlines – so it’s going to get a little crazy some days.

Essential Functions: 

• Lead and mentor a team of three (graphic design, web design and build, and multi-media) including workflow and prioritization of projects
• High level understanding of digital marketing and E-Commerce (be familiar and comfortable)
• Develop solutions and improve existing and new websites, landing pages, and websites, landing pages based on performance metrics and target market use
• Create and customize marketing materials and White Label White Label websites based off client requests (ie. Hilton Worldwide or American Airlines)
• Work collaboratively with marketing to create and customize online and offline sales tools
• Develop solutions to increase the efficiency of the overall department specifically in regards to content management (multi-lingual content, frequently updated material and sites, etc)
• Own website “usability” and analytics within the organization
• Follow industry standard guidelines while continuing to be innovative
• Juggle multiple projects on tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• Uphold company brand standards

Requirements:

• Accredited degree in Web & Graphic Design, ecommerce or related field preferred
• Must have 4 - 6 years of related experience.
• Must have 1-3 years management experience
• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of interactivity, the Web and the fundamentals of information architecture
• Must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Proficient in typography, layout, color theory
• Proficient in SVN, FTP, Font management
• High level working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, and Grid systems.
• Knowledge of web analytics and SEO standards
• Design skills: Graphic design, layout, web design, online advertising and internet marketing.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-motivated, energetic team player with a very strong work ethic and versatile cooperative attitude with intellectual curiosity
• Must be business-minded, understanding that every individual and department must have a return on investment

About the Company:

Tourico Holidays, a Travel Holdings, Inc. company, is the world’s fastest growing travel Distribution Company; brokering global inventory to global clients. Our goal is to become the largest worldwide wholesaler of hotels, activities, car rentals, vacation homes, flights, cruises and transfers.

Founded in 1994 by Uri Argov in Sanford, Florida, Tourico Holidays has grown to 30 locations with over 650 employees providing service to clients in over 100 countries.

Benefits:

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and eligible dependents including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability. A matching tax deferred 401(k) plan is also available.  Employees accrue paid time off, plus nine company holidays and a floating holiday.  Access to travel discounts are offered as an employee benefit.

Travel industry benefits to employees are varied but discounted travel, an IATA accredited travel agent card, and an annual Disney hospitality pass are provided to all employees

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